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- THAI NEWSPAPER HIGHLIGHTS – JAN 31 2008.
- Thai cabinet lineup completed
- Hotel Travel News – Star sends SuperStar Virgo to Hong Kong
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Nation Multimedia – Jan 31, 2008
The Thai Hotels Association (THA) said big new hotels featuring more than 30000 rooms were being developed nationwide and would open between now and 2010. f these about 12000 rooms are scheduled to become available this year. President Chanin Donavanik said at least 19 big hotels consisting of more than 250 rooms are set to open in Bangkok this year totalling about 5000 rooms. The rest will be in major tourist destinations like Phuket Pattaya Krabi Chiang Mai and Phang Nga. Meanwhile many serviced apartments will soon turn their premises into hotels following a new hotel law that will take effect soon.
THAI NEWSPAPER HIGHLIGHTS – JAN 31 2008.
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Thai cabinet lineup completed
People's Daily nline – Jan 31, 2008
Surapong refused to reveal the details of the appointments. But he dismissed rumors that coalition parties — the PPP the Chart Thai Party the Puea Pandin Party the Ruam Jai Thai Chart Pattana Party the Matchimathipataya Party and the Pracharaj Party– had trouble in allocating the ministerial portfolio. He said all coalition partners are scheduled to meet at a hotel in Bangkok’s Sathorn area Friday to discuss joint policies of the Samak government in the face of the economic downturns affecting the country. Samak was elected as the 25th Prime Minister of Thailand at a parliament meeting on Monday. The PPP will take most ministerial posts although the ruling coalition is composed by other five parties… But he dismissed rumors that coalition parties — the PPP the Chart Thai Party the Puea Pandin Party the Ruam Jai Thai Chart Pattana Party the Matchimathipataya Party and the Pracharaj Party– had trouble in allocating the ministerial portfolio. He said all coalition partners are scheduled to meet at a hotel in Bangkok’s Sathorn area Friday to discuss joint policies of the Samak government in the face of the economic downturns affecting the country. Samak was elected as the 25th Prime Minister of Thailand at a parliament meeting on Monday. The PPP will take most ministerial posts although the ruling coalition is composed by other five parties.
Hotel Travel News – Star sends SuperStar Virgo to Hong Kong
Internet Travel News – Internet Travel News (press release) – Jan 31, 2008
Mick Dupont director of sales and marketing Europe says “This is SuperStar Virgo’s first ever season based from Hong Kong and the move presents lots of opportunities for specialist cruise agents whose clients are looking for new non-traditional cruise itineraries. Plus Far East operators can combine these cruises with city breaks and longer stays in China for a package in the region that appeals to both stalwart and first time cruisers looking to maximise their time in the Far East. ” During the Hong Kong-based season of SuperStar Virgo the 1529 guest SuperStar Aquarius which joined the Star Cruises fleet in June 2007 will offer a combination of four night destination cruises from Singapore to Penang Malaysia and Phuket Thailand. The first ex-Singapore cruise of SuperStar Aquarius takes place on 30th March 2008 and SuperStar Aquarius will return to Hong Kong in ctober 2008. The 1480 guest SuperStar Libra is also home-ported in Hong Kong and is offering six night cruises to Sanya (China) Zhanjiang (China) Halong Bay (Vietnam) Danang (Vietnam) and Haikou (China); a five night cruise calling at Haikou and Halong Bay; four-night cruises to Sanya Halong Bay and Haikou; a three night cruise calling at Kaohsiung (Taiwan) and two night cruises to Haikou Zhanjiang or Keelung (Taiwan) until the end of March 2008. breakingtravelnews.
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